Junior Rasmussen
A wedding crest is a symbol that represents a couple and their union, often including their initials, personal icons, and ornate details. It is a customised logo that speaks to the couple's personalities and love story, adding a unique and elegant touch to their wedding day. Couples can choose to include various elements in their wedding crest, such as their initials, wedding date, symbolic illustrations, flowers, and other meaningful details. They can also opt for different styles, such as full-floral or iconic, and select colour schemes that match their wedding palette. Creating a wedding crest is a way to honour a couple's heritage, symbolise their union, and add a personal touch to their celebration.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To symbolise a couple's union and add a personal touch to the wedding |
| Style | Full-floral, icons, or a combination of both |
| Design Elements | Initials, flowers, dates, mottoes, illustrations, mascots, cities, symbols, monograms |
| Colour Scheme | Usually matches the wedding palette |
| Stationery Use | Save-the-date cards, wedding invitations, napkins, programs, thank-you tags, dance floor, corn hole boards, cocktail napkins, stir sticks, etc. |
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What You'll Learn
Choosing a style: full-floral or icons
The first step in designing your wedding crest is to choose a style. Do you want a simple crest with only floral motifs, or do you want to include personalised icons? Many couples opt for both—a full-floral crest for stationery like save-the-date cards and invitations, and an icon crest for other details.
Full-floral crest
A full-floral crest is a simple yet elegant option, with flowers as the base "ingredient" of the design. You can choose from a variety of flowers, such as neutral whites, peonies, hydrangeas, roses, or even tropical options. If you're having a blue and white wedding, you might consider a combination of navy and sky or dusty blue flowers. For a pink theme, a palette of blush and/or rose with eucalyptus green would be a lovely choice. If you're going for a more streamlined, traditional look, you might prefer a stamped crest with simple lines and fewer details.
Icon crest
An icon crest allows you to include personalised touches that represent you as a couple. You can add icons to symbolise your pets, hobbies, careers, and so on. For example, you might include a stethoscope, a gavel, a firefighter hat, an airplane, a fishing rod, or a book. If you have a specific idea in mind that you don't see in a designer's library, you can always request a custom icon to be created for your crest. When choosing icons, it's recommended to include 6-10 to make your crest feel complete but not crowded.
Combining both styles
You can also combine both styles by incorporating floral motifs with icons. For instance, you could have a wreath of flowers surrounding your initials, with icons representing meaningful places, pets, or hobbies interspersed throughout the design. This gives you the flexibility to include a variety of elements that tell your love story while still keeping the design cohesive and elegant.
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Selecting florals and colours
Selecting the florals and colours for your wedding crest is an important step in the process of designing your crest. This is where you can really make your crest unique and personal to you.
Florals
Most couples choose to include florals in their wedding crest, and these are usually the same flowers that they plan to have at their wedding. You could opt for a full-floral crest, or you could include a wreath of flowers around the outside of the crest.
If you're unsure which flowers to choose, consider the season in which you're getting married. For example, if you're having an autumn wedding, you might want to use flowers in colours like burnt orange, yellow, and deep reds, with bronze leaves, seasonal berries, and wheat. For a spring wedding, you could use the same colours but in brighter, fresher tones, leaving out the berries and leaves.
You could also choose flowers with a special meaning to you. For example, you could include your grandmother's favourite flowers, or the flowers that were in bloom when you first met your partner.
Colours
The colours you choose for your wedding crest should tie in with your wedding colour palette. If you haven't chosen your wedding colours yet, consider the vibe you want for your wedding day. For a timeless, classic theme, choose soft, neutral tones. For a regal affair, opt for dark, rich jewel tones. A fun, lively atmosphere calls for colourful, eye-catching shades.
You should also think about the colours that you personally like and surround yourself with. Look in your wardrobe and around your home—do you see any colours that you love? If so, consider incorporating them into your crest.
Remember, you don't want to include too many colours in your crest. Balance is key, so pair a bright colour with a neutral one, and incorporate creams, ivory, nudes, and greys.
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Picking a monogram style
Type of Monogram
Decide on the type of monogram you want to use. You can opt for a single, double, or triple-letter monogram. A single-letter monogram is perfect for couples who wish to include only their shared last initial. A double-letter monogram is ideal for couples who want to include both of their first initials, and they can also choose to include an ampersand. A triple-letter monogram is suitable for couples who want to include their last name initial along with both of their first name initials. Traditionally, the last name initial goes in the middle, with the bride's initial on the left and the groom's initial on the right.
Font Style
Select a font style that appeals to you. Popular choices include vintage and calligraphy fonts, which can be used individually or mixed and matched for a unique look. Consider the letters in your monogram, as certain combinations may work better with specific font styles. For instance, a calligraphy or serif font might complement a letter "C" better when combined with other letters.
Interlocking Letters
Decide whether you want your letters to be interlocked or kept separate. Interlocking letters create a cohesive design, while separate letters allow each initial to stand on its own.
Color
While color selection is often chosen after the design process, it is an important consideration. You can match your wedding color palette or opt for a contrasting shade to make your monogram stand out. Keep in mind that certain colors may work better with specific monogram styles. For example, a dark shade of lavender might complement a vintage font, while a lighter shade could be used for calligraphy.
Personalization
Add a personal touch to your monogram by incorporating elements that represent you as a couple. This could include your initials, wedding date, symbols, or illustrations that hold special meaning. Consider including your hobbies, careers, pets, or any inside jokes that define your relationship.
Remember, your monogram style should ultimately reflect your personal preferences and the overall theme of your wedding crest. By combining different elements and styles, you can create a unique and meaningful centerpiece for your wedding crest.
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Adding banner wording
You can also get creative with your banner wording by including an inside joke, a play on your names, or even a quote or verse that is special to you. If you want to include your wedding date, consider upgrading your crest to add a second banner with your married name, so you can use this version after your wedding day on home decor and other personal items.
When deciding what wording to include, think about the overall style and tone of your wedding crest. If you're going for a classic or vintage look, a banner with elegant lettering and a traditional message might be best. If you're opting for a more modern or whimsical style, you can play around with different fonts and colours to create a unique look.
Another thing to consider is the length of your banner wording. If you're including a longer message or quote, you may need to adjust the size of your crest to ensure the wording is readable. You can also opt for a more simple banner with just a few key words or your initials.
Remember, your banner wording is a great way to personalise your wedding crest and make it truly unique to you and your partner. So have fun with it and choose wording that reflects your personalities and love story!
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Ordering crest products
Once you've designed your wedding crest, the next step is to order your crest products! This is the most fun part of the process. You can select the investment pieces you want to include in your wedding and home. Aside from stationery, customer favourites include the corn hole board, can huggers, cocktail napkins, and art prints.
You can order products from the Crest Bar shop or any other vendor you like for your wedding and home. You can also order any custom products, such as a wax seal stamp or custom ink stamp to emboss your paper goods.
If you're treating your guests to wedding welcome bags, you can include your crest on the elements inside. It's a great way to tie this gift back to the wedding itself and create a connected experience. You can also brand your favour display by commissioning favour tags featuring your design.
You can also add your crest to cups, cocktail napkins, and stir sticks. It's important to keep guests hydrated at your wedding reception, and they will be more inclined to grab a drink of water if you're serving it in customised cups featuring your crest.
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Frequently asked questions
A wedding crest is a symbol created for a couple's wedding ceremony and reception, often including their initials or joint monogram, along with other decorative elements like flowers, greenery, or other personal touches. It is a modern take on the traditional coat of arms and can be used to add a unique and elegant touch to various elements of the wedding.
Your wedding crest should reflect your personalities and love story. You can include floral motifs, colours, initials, mascots, symbols representing your hobbies or careers, and even portraits of your pets. The possibilities are endless!
You can either hire a custom crest designer or create one yourself using design tools like Photoshop, Canva, or Illustrator. If you opt for a custom designer, provide them with your vision, symbols, colour scheme, and any other elements you want to be included. They will create a digital file that you can print anywhere.
Your wedding crest can be incorporated into various aspects of your wedding, including stationery/invitations, your wedding website, email signatures, welcome signs, seating charts, photo booths, and wedding favours. It can also be used for personalised stationery, home décor, or etched onto heirloom-quality items like crystal stemware, flatware, and serving pieces.
